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From Whitby to Fishguard, The Telegraph has created a list of Britain’s 10 loveliest harbour towns.

'Vibrant' harbour town on Cornish coast named the 'loveliest' in Britain

Lantic Bay in Cornwall has been picked out as being one of the best hidden beaches in the country to visit

Lantic Bay in Cornwall has been picked out as being one of the best hidden beaches in the country to visit

'Hidden gem' beach in Cornwall that is never crowded named one of Britain's best

Public meeting to be held over controversial Falmouth Docks dredge

A fire has broken out at Trolvis Hill near Longdowns

A fire has broken out at Trolvis Hill near Longdowns

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

Quarry water being pumped to tackle wildfire near Longdowns - live updates

Charlie Thomas trading at St Ives harbour (Pic: Charlie Thomas / Facebook)

Charlie Thomas trading at St Ives harbour (Pic: Charlie Thomas / Facebook)

Cornwall Council

Posh ‘Del Boy’ flouts trading laws in Cornwall but doesn’t care

Cornwall Council

Future plans revealed for attraction which closed two years ago

Visitors to Helston's Fairground Car Park are still unable to pay for parking without a phone almost seven weeks after new machines were vandalised with spray foam

Visitors to Helston's Fairground Car Park are still unable to pay for parking without a phone almost seven weeks after new machines were vandalised with spray foam

Cornwall Council

Vandalised Helston car park branded 'not fair for old people with cash'

Looking towards where the solar far would be built in St Dennis (Pic: Cornwall Council)

Looking towards where the solar far would be built in St Dennis (Pic: Cornwall Council)

Cornwall Council

Solar farm will be built on 18 fields despite being refused

South West Water explains reason for 'false' Flushing sewage alert

University of Exeter Penryn campus (Image: Exeter University)

University of Exeter Penryn campus (Image: Exeter University)

Cornwall Council

University of Exeter has cut an entire degree programme at its campus in Penryn

Finley's photograph of the solar eclipse in Cornwall, with a plane passing the sun

Finley's photograph of the solar eclipse in Cornwall, with a plane passing the sun

12-year-old captures incredible solar eclipse photo in Cornwall

Plans have been submitted to turn the former Santander branch in Camborne town centre into a new banking hub

Plans have been submitted to turn the former Santander branch in Camborne town centre into a new banking hub

Former Santander branch set to become new Camborne Banking Hub

Major retailers including Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Co-op had already begun removing disposable barbecues from shelves.

Major retailers including Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Co-op had already begun removing disposable barbecues from shelves.

UK Government bans sale of disposable barbecues after they spark wildfires

A lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK in the coming weeks - see when

A lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK in the coming weeks - see when

When to see upcoming lunar eclipse in the UK after solar eclipse dazzles skies

Louise Coley, second left, canvassing with Labour MP Noah Law, far left

Louise Coley, second left, canvassing with Labour MP Noah Law, far left

Local government

Former Falmouth deputy mayor wins council seat back as Greens take Arwenack.

The vessel Mannin, which is carrying out the dredging works in Truro. Credit: Chris Jones.

The vessel Mannin, which is carrying out the dredging works in Truro. Credit: Chris Jones.

Dredging work begins to improve access to Truro's historic quays.

Camborne Science & International Academy (Pic: BBC Panorama)

Camborne Science & International Academy (Pic: BBC Panorama)

Cornwall Council

‘Hatchet job’ versus ‘Frankenstein’ – teachers speak out after BBC investigation

Budock Vean Hotel & Spa

Budock Vean Hotel & Spa

‘Proud moment’: Cornwall hotel celebrates Two AA Rosettes recognition

Have you been to Dark Pony (Falmouth) before?

Have you been to Dark Pony (Falmouth) before?

Coastal coffee shop in Cornwall with 'cool vibe' named among the best in Europe

News

A new date has been set for the St Ives Biathlon

A new date has been set for the St Ives Biathlon

New date scheduled for St Ives Biathlon after weather delay

Cornwall road closure to continue for months

Road in Truro to close for surfacing works this month

Two-week road closure planned in Cornwall for surfacing works

Staff from Warrens Bakery and crew members from Falmouth’s RNLI

Staff from Warrens Bakery and crew members from Falmouth’s RNLI

Cornish bakery selects RNLI as charity of the year

Stranded, dead common dolphin entangled in a monofilament fishing net.

Stranded, dead common dolphin entangled in a monofilament fishing net.

Fishing nets most common killer of common dolphins around Cornwall

Cornwall - England Harbour Falmouth, Prince of Wales pier United Kingdom 2025

Cornwall - England Harbour Falmouth, Prince of Wales pier United Kingdom 2025

Local government

Cornwall's Harbours Board seeks three new independent members

Falmouth Oyster Festival, one of Cornwall's best-loved specialist food events, is returning to Events Square in Falmouth from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th October 2026.

Falmouth Oyster Festival, one of Cornwall's best-loved specialist food events, is returning to Events Square in Falmouth from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th October 2026.

Falmouth Oyster Festival confirms return and unveils first 2026 acts

George Jago checks his results

George Jago checks his results

Falmouth School Sixth Form students celebrate A Level and Level 3 success

Amelia celebrates her results

Amelia celebrates her results

A Level Results 2026

Truro and Penwith College celebrates ‘exceptional’ Level 3 results

Annabelle Nicholas achieved A*, A, A, in her exams and is going to study medicine at the University of Exeter.

Annabelle Nicholas achieved A*, A, A, in her exams and is going to study medicine at the University of Exeter.

A-Level Results

Helston students celebrate A-level success as 90% secure first-choice uni places

Shar Pei puppy Obi was rushed to Falmouth Vets for Pets after the incident, which happened when a fishing rod was left unattended with a bright lure still attached.

Shar Pei puppy Obi was rushed to Falmouth Vets for Pets after the incident, which happened when a fishing rod was left unattended with a bright lure still attached.

Seven-week-old Shar Pei puppy Obi saved by vets after biting fishing lure in Falmouth

A-level results day 2026: Cornwall students react LIVE

A-level results day 2026: Cornwall students react LIVE

A-level results day 2026: Cornwall students react LIVE

IMG 20260605 WA0003 Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, now the MP for Makerfield.

IMG 20260605 WA0003 Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, now the MP for Makerfield.

Cornwall Council

Andy Burnham supports Cornish devolution model – and having a pasty

The entrance to Trevalon at Herodsfoot, near Liskeard (Pic: Google Maps)

The entrance to Trevalon at Herodsfoot, near Liskeard (Pic: Google Maps)

Cornwall Council

Three-day birthday party to go ahead after previous noise complaints

Cornwall Council is proposing removing the current right-turn lane on Tregolls Road into Chellew Road/Beechwood Parc (Pic: Google Maps)

Cornwall Council is proposing removing the current right-turn lane on Tregolls Road into Chellew Road/Beechwood Parc (Pic: Google Maps)

Cornwall Council

Right-turn lane near contentious speed camera could be removed

The entrance to Trevalon at Herodsfoot, near Liskeard (Pic: Google Maps)

The entrance to Trevalon at Herodsfoot, near Liskeard (Pic: Google Maps)

Cornwall Council

Three-day birthday party to go ahead at campsite after previous noise complaints

Classic cars from 1900 to 2005 will be on display

Classic cars from 1900 to 2005 will be on display

Free classic car show to return to golf club in Cornwall this weekend

Closure for cabling works to hit weekday traffic in Redruth

The Celtic Male Ensemble

The Celtic Male Ensemble

Cornwall choir sings on world stage at major international event

Eclipse at Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth

Eclipse at Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth

Cornwall enjoys spectacular partial eclipse - in pictures

Councillor David Saunby and John Body, former mayor of Falmouth and Mel's father, at the opening to Powell's Plaice

Councillor David Saunby and John Body, former mayor of Falmouth and Mel's father, at the opening to Powell's Plaice

Falmouth’s newest fish and chip shop opens with familiar faces behind the counter

Police have now identified the people they want to speak to

Police have now identified the people they want to speak to

Devon and Cornwall Police

Police appeal after five-year-old bitten by dog at Cornish beach bar

Solar eclipse Cornwall LIVE: Best time to see it as county gets one of the best views

Solar eclipse Cornwall LIVE: Best time to see it as county gets one of the best views

RECAP: Thousands watch partial solar eclipse in Cornwall

UK Today

Full list of retailers where disposable barbecues are banned from sale

I visited one of the UK's best-rated seaside towns but does it live up to the hype?

DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

British Red Cross outlines exactly what to do if you see a wildfire in the UK

Why the UK Government has sent emergency alerts to millions across the UK

Andy Burnham warns all smokers as disposable barbecue ban comes into effect

Sport

Andy Anderson with the Frank George Salver

Winner and leading scores from Frank George Salver at Falmouth Golf Club

Camborne RFC plans shipping container hospitality suite by pitch

Camborne RFC plans shipping container hospitality suite by pitch

Camborne Rugby Club reveals plans for new pitch-side hospitality suite

Callum Davis with the Bearne Cup

Callum Davis with the Bearne Cup

Golf: Davis posts top score at Falmouth golf event

Richard Jewell and Martin Symons from Camborne RFC flank Adrian Bird of Smurfit Westrock as they announce the global packaging firm as a new front-of-shirt sponsor.

Richard Jewell and Martin Symons from Camborne RFC flank Adrian Bird of Smurfit Westrock as they announce the global packaging firm as a new front-of-shirt sponsor.

Rugby club secures major sponsorship deal for landmark season

Latest games played across Cornwall.

Latest games played across Cornwall.

Round-up of latest cricket games played across Cornwall

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National Sport

Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto admits his side will have to learn from their draw against Blackburn (Nick Potts/PA)

Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto admits his side will have to learn from their draw against Blackburn (Nick Potts/PA)

Cesar Peixoto hopes Wolves will learn from last-gasp draw with Blackburn

Keely Hodgkinson had to settle for silver behind Audrey Werro in the 800 metres (Martin Rickett/PA)

Keely Hodgkinson had to settle for silver behind Audrey Werro in the 800 metres (Martin Rickett/PA)

Keely Hodgkinson reflective after losing European 800m crown to Audrey Werro

Scottie Scheffler holds a three-shot lead in the FedEx St Jude Championship (Jacob King/PA)

Scottie Scheffler holds a three-shot lead in the FedEx St Jude Championship (Jacob King/PA)

Scottie Scheffler surges into halfway lead at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Keely Hodgkinson, left, was beaten by Audrey Werro (Mike Egerton/PA)

Keely Hodgkinson, left, was beaten by Audrey Werro (Mike Egerton/PA)

Keely Hodgkinson has to settle for silver as Audrey Werro wins in Birmingham

Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann was pleased to see his side progress (Steve Welsh/PA)

Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann was pleased to see his side progress (Steve Welsh/PA)

Neil McCann hails Kilmarnock’s ‘guts and determination’ after Ayr cup win

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is ‘comfortable’ about agreeing a new contract at the club when time allows (Gareth Fuller/PA).

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is ‘comfortable’ about agreeing a new contract at the club when time allows (Gareth Fuller/PA).

Mikel Arteta says he and Arsenal are ‘comfortable’ about ‘resolving’ a new deal

Raul Jimenez snatches a point for Wolves with a last-gasp penalty against Blackburn (Nick Potts/PA)

Raul Jimenez snatches a point for Wolves with a last-gasp penalty against Blackburn (Nick Potts/PA)

Raul Jimenez snatches point for Wolves with last-gasp penalty against Blackburn

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South West Water explains reason for 'false' Flushing sewage alert

The dredger Briton dredging the Dock Basin in 1957

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

OPINION: History of dredging in Falmouth and why it's integral to future of the docks

Letter: Hedgehog Awareness Week 2026: How to help save our prickly friends

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National News

Bonnie Tyler’s coffin will be transported to her former home on Saturday ahead of her funeral (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Bonnie Tyler’s coffin will be transported to her former home on Saturday ahead of her funeral (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Bonnie Tyler fans to line streets of Mumbles as coffin brought to former home

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker (right) speaking to West Midlands Fire Service Chief fire officer Simon Tuhill in Stourbridge following a major wildfire near the town (Peter Byrne/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker (right) speaking to West Midlands Fire Service Chief fire officer Simon Tuhill in Stourbridge following a major wildfire near the town (Peter Byrne/PA)

Don’t light fires in ‘tinderbox’ Britain, says Andy Burnham before farms meeting

US President Donald Trump is seeking billions of dollars in a defamation case against the BBC (Isabel Infantes/ PA)

US President Donald Trump is seeking billions of dollars in a defamation case against the BBC (Isabel Infantes/ PA)

BBC blocked multiple times from serving Trump family members in defamation suit

Rescuers carry the body of a victim from the rubble four days after after an earthquake hit Pereira, Colombia (Brandon Pinto/AP)

Rescuers carry the body of a victim from the rubble four days after after an earthquake hit Pereira, Colombia (Brandon Pinto/AP)

Hope reborn in Colombia as signs of life emerge under earthquake debris

Prof Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023, quit following a series of media reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis (Joe Giddens/PA)

Prof Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge’s youngest black professor in 2023, quit following a series of media reports alleging he plagiarised his PhD thesis (Joe Giddens/PA)

Jason Arday’s family: ‘Campaign of misinformation was too much for him’

The unions say NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has failed to follow nationally agreed job evaluation processes (PA)

The unions say NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has failed to follow nationally agreed job evaluation processes (PA)

Health visitor leaders plan industrial action in job evaluation dispute

A screenshot of an emergency alert on a phone warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire, including barbecues, campfires, and fireworks (Peter Byrne/PPA)

A screenshot of an emergency alert on a phone warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire, including barbecues, campfires, and fireworks (Peter Byrne/PPA)

Emergency alert sent to mobile phones with wildfire warning after UK blazes

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